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Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

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At a glance

Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 6.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.758Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.503Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days24769Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases30.471Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases33Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.083Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.097Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.440Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days18523Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases31.491Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases7Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.222Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit1.087Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.569Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures418Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases12.283Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases21Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.710Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.294Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit3.145Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures249Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.596Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.156Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.399Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.149Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days193863Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases19.967Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases14Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.701Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.280Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.555Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days167991Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases82.461Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases33Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.400Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2.8Same as national86
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate5Worse than national1961
Death rate for heart attack patients15.1Same as national245
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.6Same as national184
Death rate for COPD patients10Same as national116
Death rate for heart failure patients10Same as national423
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.4Same as national363
Death rate for stroke patients13.9Same as national197
Pressure ulcer rate1.00Same as national7638
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications170.22Same as national129
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.24Same as national8187
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national8306
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.27Same as national2649
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.75Same as national1110
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.03Same as national1165
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.93Same as national2673
Postoperative sepsis rate4.95Same as national1175
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.84Same as national515
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.72Same as national1557
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.04Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients18Not available302
Hospital return days for heart failure patients3.1Not available499
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients56.9Not available357
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national3242
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.8Same as national1538
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.9Same as national39
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.4Same as national39
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national647
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national302
Rate of readmission for CABG11.3Same as national178
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national132
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.5Same as national499
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national82
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.1Same as national357

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating21342
Doctor communication - star rating21342
Communication about medicines - star rating21342
Discharge information - star rating21342
Cleanliness - star rating11342
Quietness - star rating31342
Overall hospital rating - star rating21342
Recommend hospital - star rating21342
Summary star rating21342

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumehigh
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination977983
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better190385
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better184365
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better33418
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen149642
Head CT results6422
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients94323
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing138509
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock37129
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6335
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle6517
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle61129
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8256
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97387
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9614368
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1004189

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center rated?
Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center located?
Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is located at 777 Hemlock Street, Macon, GA 31201.
What type of hospital is Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center?
Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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